Antonio Brown Denies Withholding Paychecks From Albany Empire Players, Report Says

Antonio Brown is denying accusations that he hasn't paid players on his National Arena League’s Albany Empire, Albany-based ABC-TV affiliate WTEN reports.

Antonio Brown addresses reporters at a press conference held at MVP Arena in Albany in March 2023.
Photo Credit: *Albany Empire*

Michael Mashburn

05/05/2023 10:00 a.m.

The 34-year-old Brown, a former All-Pro receiver, made the statement in an interview with News 10's sports director, Griffin Haas, on Wednesday, May 3.

The interview came days after head coach Damon Ware and six players, including quarterback Sam Castronova, quit the team citing a hostile working environment since Brown became owner in March 2023.

Brown claimed to be unaware of the “minutia” of the reports during his interview with Haas.

New head coach Tom Menas later confirmed to WTEN that the players have since been paid.

In an Instagram post on Thursday, May 4, the Albany Empire announced that Roland Rivers III would be the new quarterback.

The team hosts the West Texas Warbirds on Saturday, May 6.

Brown’s NFL career included nine years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in January 2022 after removing his jersey and shirt and running off the field in the middle of a game.

Click here to read the full report from WTEN News 10.

Earlier report: Former All-Pro Antonio Brown Becomes Part Owner Of NY Arena League Team

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